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Trouble in Paris as Pochettino Fails with the Big Boys

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Mauricio Pochettino inherited an enviable team made up of some of the best in the game at the moment. He has at his disposal the services of the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe which was seen at the start of the season as a fearsome attacking trio but that is not to be at the moment as the Argentine has not had it easy ever since he took over from the sacked Thomas Tuchel.  Mauricio Pochettino Lionel Messi has not been at his best since his arrival from Barcelona with only two league goals to his name, something very unusual for a player that guarantees at least 50 goals a season. Mbappe wants out of the club while Sergio Ramos has not been at his best since his arrival at the French capital.  Pochettino has been at loggerheads with the club’s management following their refusal to allow him sell some first team players in other to trim the squad which has over 30 players at their disposal. There was also the rumoured interest from Manchester United for his serv...

Salah's Liverpool Narrowly Escape Burnley

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Liverpool has ran away with a lone goal against Burnley to keep their title race alive. The very important goal scored by Fabinho who is the highest goal scorer in Liverpool this year with five goals in eight appearances reduced the gap between them and Manchester City to nine points with a game in hand against Leeds United. Fabinho scores a dying minute goal to give Liverpool the needed three points against Burnley. Despite the return of the fantastic duo of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, the Anfield outfit were unable to dislodge Burnley who played a swift attacking style of football and came close many times to score a goal. It was not the best nights for the Reds as they were out played by Burnley at Turf Moor. But for Fabinho’s late goal, it would have been a disastrous outing for the former champions who are doing all they could to bring glory back to Anfield this season.  Fabinho who has been on a blistering form this year has scored more goals (5) in his last eight appearanc...

Ronaldo to leave Manchester United

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Cristiano Ronald is ready to quit Manchester United after a less than impressive return and hopes to speak face to face with his Agent Jorge Mendes when he returns to Portugal for the crucial world cup qualifiers against Turkey in March. Ronaldo and Rangnick The Former Real Madrid front man returned to a struggling Manchester United team and has been unable to replicate what he did on his first spell at Old Trafford despite being the highest goal scorer in in the team since his return. The Portuguese is considering his departure while also waiting to discover who becomes Manchester United permanent Coach. He has not scored in five matches and has been benched twice by Manchester United interim Manager Ralf Rangnick. The ex Juventus striker has a contract with Manchester United until 2023 with the new Chief Executive Richard Arnold hoping that he extends it to one more year. But having been struggling to maintain a positive relationship with the Rangnick who he openly stated that he wou...

I Rejected Barca, Juventus.

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Anthony Martial has revealed that Juventus and Barcelona were among the clubs that wanted to sign him but he opted to go to Sevilla because he preferred to get a regular playing time.  Anthony Martial The French man stated that his priority has always been to go to Sevilla even when he had to take a pay cut in other to make the move happen.  “It’s true. Juventus tried to sign me. I was talking to my Agent and told him I preferred going to Sevilla. It was the best option for me and my family.” Martial told Diario de Sevilla.   “FC Barcelona talked to my Agent but as I said, I spoke to my Agent and told him my priority is Sevilla and when I say something to someone, I don’t change it, I keep to my words. “Both Sevilla and I have made an effort, I have less salary, but I also know that paying my salary is an effort for the club. So both of us have made an effort. But I know this effort will be good for both parties. He emphasized.  The ex Monaco man has spent over ...

Manchester United's Players want Pochettino

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Manchester United players are said to be in support of Mauricio Pochettino being appointed Manchester United permanent manager as interim coach Ralf Rengnick takes up a consultancy role. Mauricio Pochettino Having finally had a change in leadership at Old Traford, with Richard Arnold taking over from Ed Woodward as CEO, it is expected that the next action will be appointment of a permanent manager who would be expected to revamp and improve the squad and try to save their crumbling season. A number of senior players believe that the Argentine is the right man for the job following his antecedence at White Hart Lane, his style of play and youth focus. Rengnick is also a big admirer of Ajax boss, Erik ten Hag who has similar characteristics as Pochettino. Manchester United's Senior Players The current PSG boss has been under intense criticism in France because of his open desire to join the Red Devils and that, according to speculations might lead to his sack if PSG loses to Real Mad...